Besides widely known herbs such as dokudami and ōbako in the East and chamomile and rosemary in the West, there are herbs with wonderful uses to be found among plants classified as weeds. Tea made from herbs is thought to reinforce the natural healing and defense abilities that are latent in our bodies. Herbs harvested and consumed locally produce real results for the conditions and illnesses of the people there, and through continuous consumption they restore the body to a natural state and slowly promote physical improvement. These are the effects of plants known as “herbs” that have been passed along through experience—effects that are different from “medicine.” In the lands that Herbman travels to, he either learns about the uses of herbs from that land, or he rediscovers past traditions and offers different herb teas and herb cuisines as a step toward raising awareness.